How long is the commute from Irondale, AL?
Workers who live in Irondale, AL take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Irondale get to work
| Means of transportation | Irondale | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.9% (±4.9 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.3 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±4.1 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Irondale, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Irondale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Irondale ranks 35 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 386 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Irondale
| Vehicles available | Irondale | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±6.6 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±6.1 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±5.5 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Irondale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Irondale
| Irondale | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±4.1 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±2.6 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Irondale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Irondale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondale | — | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Leeds | 5.1 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Mountain Brook | 5.5 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Vestavia Hills | 7.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Tarrant | 7.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brook Highland | 7.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Center Point | 7.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Grayson Valley | 7.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Birmingham | 8.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mountain Brook, AL (16.4 minutes), Vestavia Hills, AL (19.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leeds, AL (27.0 minutes), Center Point, AL (30.9 minutes), Grayson Valley, AL (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Grayson Valley | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 30 | Lipscomb | 25.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 31 | Hoover | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 32 | North Johns | 24.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 33 | Warrior | 24.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 34 | Midfield | 23.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 35 | Irondale | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 36 | Birmingham | 20.8 minutes (±0.5) |
| 37 | Fairfield | 20.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 38 | Vestavia Hills | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 39 | Homewood | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 40 | Mountain Brook | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 12 of 40 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Irondale
How long is the average commute in Irondale?
Workers who live in Irondale, AL take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Irondale without a car?
4.5% of households in Irondale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Irondale?
10.9% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Irondale worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irondale city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irondale city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irondale city, Alabama
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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